NEMA Publishes NEMA RT 1-2014 Gating Interface

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), on behalf of its medical division, the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA), published
NEMA RT 1-2014
Gating Interface. This standard is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy (RT) treatments.

“RT 1 will improve targeting accuracy and reduce normal tissue irradiation so patients can reap the benefits of this treatment without risk of damaging adjacent healthy tissue,” she said.

RT 1 provides key technical information to developers for synchronizing equipment with the patient’s breathing and other movements during cancer treatment. Movement outside of the standard’s predetermined window will trigger an appropriate signal. This motion monitoring information can be used to improve targeting accuracy through treatment delivery interventions in the event that the target moves from the planned position. The standard defines specific technical “fail safe” provisions to improve interoperability among devices from various manufacturers.

NEMA RT 1-2014 may be downloaded at no cost or purchased in hard copy for $32 by visiting the NEMA website.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers. Our combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the U.S. Domestic production exceeds $117 billion per year. Our industry is at the forefront on electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security.